Inside the Senate chamber: Sketches of senators and empty desks during Day 3 of the impeachment trial
CNN’s Manu Raju reported at least 15 empty desks on the Republican side at one point.
During Trump’s first impeachment trial, senators were required to sit at their desk during the lengthy arguments, though they didn’t always do so. This time, senators aren’t required to remain at their desks due to the Covid-19 pandemic and social distancing, but most have for the trial.
As the TV cameras are controlled by the Senate and are focused on the person speaking, viewers are unable to see how lawmakers react to the presentations.
Artist Bill Hennessy is in the Senate chamber, delivering scenes from what the cameras won’t or can’t show. Here are some sketches from Thursday:
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., during day three of the Senate impeachment trial, February 11, 2021.
Sen. Tex Cruz, R-Texas, in a room next to the Senate chamber during day three of the impeachment trial, February 11, 2021.
Empty desks in the Senate chamber during day three of the impeachment trial, February 11, 2021.
